Group 16 - Day 10 Flashcards
1
Q
to lose
A
to be unable to find something (for objects)
2
Q
to miss
A
to fail to meet someone or arrive at an appointment
3
Q
storeys
A
floors/levels (for buildings)
4
Q
suntan
A
browning of the skin from exposure to the sun
5
Q
to sunbathe
A
to lie in the sun to develop a tan
6
Q
to sunbake
A
to lie in the sun to develop a tan
7
Q
fringe
A
the outer or marginal part of an area
8
Q
square meter
A
1 m2
9
Q
gated community
A
residential community with gates to control the entry and exit of people and vehicles
10
Q
shtick
A
a gimmick or idea to attract attention or publicity
11
Q
sprawl
A
disorganized or unattractive urban expansion
12
Q
brick
A
small rectangular block used in building
13
Q
veneer
A
a thin decorative covering for building materials
14
Q
quarter acre block
A
~1000m2 piece of land
15
Q
advertising pitch
A
a sales message
